Cudgegong Valley History Project

Death of a Pioneer.

Mrs. George Rush. Mrs. Geo. Rush, relict of the late Mr. Geo. Rush died at her residence, Two Mile Flat (Gulgong). Deceased was 94 years of age, and resided in the Gulgong and Mudgee districts for over 60 years. She was a native of England. Her husband predeceased her by 29 years. The only children living are Mr. George Rush and Mr. Charles Rush, of Yamble. The remains were interred in the Church of England portion of the Gulgong general cemetery on Friday last. The Rev. Mr. Woodger officiated at the graveside. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr. S. J. L. Turner. The late Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Rush first went to Meroo when the diggings were the order of things. The husband made a good deal of money there. After being in business there for some time they shifted to Two Mile Flat, where they erected a hotel and butcher's shop. Great results rewarded their enterprise. As many as 25 sheep and six bullocks were killed every night. The late Mr. Rush died from an internal injury. The business went into the hands of his sons, with whom the mother lived up to the time of her death. The sons are now engaged in pastoral pursuits. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 20 September 1915, p. 1. Elizabeth Rush Obituary

DEATHS

RUSH, Charles Joseph. - December 24, 1961, at Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick, late of Mayne Street, Gulgong, beloved husband of Grace and loving father of Henry and John, loving father-in-law of Edna and loving grandfather of Jill, aged 83 years. At rest. Sydney Morning Herald, Tuesday 26 December 1961, p. 28. Charles Joseph Rush Death

Passing of Gulgong Man

A man who lived most of his 83 years in the Gulgong district, died in the Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick, on Saturday. He was Charles Joseph Rush and at the time of his death, he was a resident of Mayne Street, Gulgong. The late Mr. Rush was very well known in Gulgong. He left a wife and two sons, Henry and John. The funeral took place yesterday morning, leaving the Church of England Church, Gulgong, after a service, for interment in the Church of England portion of the Gulgong cemetery. Eastaugh and Carroll had charge of the funeral arrangements. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 28 December 1961, p. 5. Charles Joseph Rush Obituary

FUNERALS RUSH. - The Friends of the late Charles Joseph Rush, of Mayne Street, Gulgong, are respectfully informed that his Funeral will take place on Wednesday, December 27. The funeral is appointed to leave from the Church of England, Gulgong, after a service which will commence at 11 a.m., for interment in the Gulgong Cemetery. Eastaugh and Carroll, Funeral Directors, Mudgee and Gulgong. Sydney Morning Herald, Tuesday 26 December 1961, p. 28. Charles Joseph Rush Funeral